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Topic: The Land of Crazy or.... ? [CR1] (Read 29806 times)

Rumors are flooding my inbox. Most of which I cannot substantiate to any degree. I figured it would be fun to post the most recent “roadmap” type of rumors.

Some of the below stuff has appeared on other rumor sites, as well as various blogs and tweets I’ve seen. I’ll give you my opinion on this stuff at the bottom.

August 2011Ã‚Â 7D Mark II

24 Mega pixel Full Frame

Dual Digic V

Will be a partial replacement for the discontinued 1D Mark IV

September 2011Ã‚Â 1D Mark V

32 Mega pixel Full Frame

Dual Digic V

Will be a partial replacement for the discontinued 1D Mark IV and complete the merging of the 1D line

March 2012Ã‚Â 5D Mark III

32 Mega pixel Full Frame

Digic V

New 11 point AF system

Will have the best video features of the EOS line

CR’s Take

7D Mark II being a fullframe camera and “partially” replacing the Ã‚Â 1D Mark IV? Not likely for a couple of reasons.

The model name “7D” would go against Canon’s naming strategy. I can’t see a Mark II of the current camera, overtaking the 5D Mark III in pricepoint and features. Name this camera “3D” and it makes sense. It was said the 70D would move to where the 7D current sits, an APS-C camera with lots of features above the Rebel. There could be some truth to that, the price difference between the 60D and T3i is tiny. I’m going to wager that any 7D direct replacement will remain an APS-C camera.

The other issue I see with this theory is folks that currently have a 7D with EF-S lenses. A lot of 7D buyers are very likely to have purchased a 10-22 and/or a 17-55 f/2.8 IS, not allowing them to bring their lenses to a Mark II version would be silly.

The 1D/1Ds merger talk comes around a fair bit. I do believe it’s going to happen. When? Not sure.

5D Mark III not until 2012? There has been A LOT of talk in regards to the release of the 5D Mark III. Everything recently has said it will be announced next year. Next year is a Photokina year, although I’m not sure that influences Canon’s marketing. There is going to be a lot of talk about the camera, and none of the regulars that are correct have sent me any information.

One constant remains from the stream of stuff I’m receiving, there will be a shakeup in the lineup.

Canon have always appeared to be a step ahead on mpx count, I see little reason for that to change. Whilst I totally accept there is more to digital imaging than pure mpx count, I'd expect a leap above Nikon/Sony, which can only be determined by what Nikon actually release. I'd expect Canon to be currently sat on several FF/APS-C (and perhaps MF/APS-H) image sensor sizes and waiting to just gazump the competitors with which ever sounds "better" for the marketing people.

Canon have always appeared to be a step ahead on mpx count, I see little reason for that to change. Whilst I totally accept there is more to digital imaging than pure mpx count, I'd expect a leap above Nikon/Sony, which can only be determined by what Nikon actually release. I'd expect Canon to be currently sat on several FF/APS-C (and perhaps MF/APS-H) image sensor sizes and waiting to just gazump the competitors with which ever sounds "better" for the marketing people.

I agree totally. Canon are very unlikely to roll over and play dead for Nikon's benefit. It's certainly the case that Canon do historically wait until the oppositition have shown their hand before producing their trump card.

Bob Howland

A FF 7DMk2 qualifies as crazy. There are good reasons for using a crop camera for shooting sports, wildlife etc with long lenses in good light, particularly if you have to walk around a lot. A $2500, full pro-quality APC-C 7DMk2, with improvements in image quality, high ISO noise and DR plus 18MP (or less) would be perfect with the new 200-400.

WarStreet

7D II with FF and partial replacement of the 1DIV ? is similar to 1DIV partial replacement will get FF and will change it's name to 7D II just to confuse the market. Then what it will be named the camera replacement with the spec/price slot covered by the 7D ? Maybe 1DV ?

A FF 7DMk2 qualifies as crazy. There are good reasons for using a crop camera for shooting sports, wildlife etc with long lenses in good light

Agreed. The same logic holds true for the APS-H format, where excellent high ISO performance and a fast frame rate are coupled with a modest crop factor. I see the logic of merging the 1Ds/1D lines IF they can manage 10 fps with the FF sensor. A high enough pixel density on the FF sensor would allow for sufficient MP in a 1.3x simulated crop, but that would mean at least 16 MP in the crop, more likely 20 MP for a reasonable 'improvement' over the 1DIV. So, the FF sensor must be at least 33 MP to support a 20 MP 1.3x crop. If they add in a 1.6x crop mode, that only yields 12.6 MP, so I doubt they'll bother.

Can't seem to buy a 5DII here in Holland right now. Big Media Markt store in The Hague didn't even have a place holder for the 5DII on their DSLR display when I was in there last Thursday...cameraland.nl and kamera-express.nl been out of stock for a while now it seems.

tried fotokonijnenberg.nl? 2 stops the other side of centraal on tram 2/6.... ok, just checked their website, 5d2 ook op.http://www.guusverschuren.nl is claiming 5-10 werkdagen, somehow i doubt it...

canon rumors FORUM

gene_can_sing

If Canon does wait until next summer of 2012 to release the 5D3, all I know is that it better be the BEST camera of all time. The longer they wait, the higher the expectations.

If they wait that long, it better just be able to magical make photographic masterpieces for you at the touch of a button.

Anything short, and the camera will be a failure because of the long delay and huge expectations.

So I think it's safer if they just make their 3 year cycle and release it in September, when they should. Otherwise, if it's not that great, Canon will lose serious credibility for making people wait that long.

I can't see the 7D mkII being a FF... it could not really be a replacement then, but a change!!!

What ever happens, i just hope for something new this summer, whatever is announced it will hint as to what else we can expect!

BRING ON THOSE ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

+1. The 7D has its own place in the EOS family, and it has been/is very successful. And it was introduced less than 2 years ago. A true second-generation 7D would remain APS-C - and compatible with EP-S lenses (like the 10-22 and 17-55 as CR points out).

I note that 7D rebates have just been introduced. What does this suggest relative to this 7D rumor?